Calendar: Week of July 8, 2011

By Staff
Friday, July 8, 2011

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Vintage Voltage, classic rock, 7-10 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, on the patio, 743 Horizon Drive, vintagevoltageband.com, 241-8888.

Blues Traveler, gates open 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Grande River Vineyards Winery, 787 N. Elberta, Palisade, $35, tickets at Back Porch Music, City Market Stores, ticketswest.com, no chairs, blankets, pets or containers, 243-8497, http://www.sandstoneconcerts.com.

Ken Dravis, 7-10 p.m., Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd., on the patio, 241-8411.

Night Vision, Christian music festival, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Olathe Community Park, in Olathe, Worship Stage at noon features Charlie Hall, Melinda Watts, Nancy Alcorn, Andrew Witt, Nazareth, Audience of One, and Manafest; 5 p.m. Main Stage, Casting Crowns, Lincoln Brewster, John Gray, Fireflight, Flame, J’Son, Theresa Burke, El Trio De Hoy, free admission does not include parking, carnival, beverage or food, schedule at http://www.nightvisionphm.com.

Goodman Band, 8 p.m.-midnight, Triple Tree Tavern, 201 Second St., Clifton, 434-9428.

DeNece Crow, 5:30 p.m., Remeington’s, 2500 Bridges Circle, Montrose, 252-1010.

Huey, Dewey and Louie, 9:30 p.m.-close, Tenacious Brothers Pub, 118 S. Seventh St., 424-5354.

The Stone Foxes from San Francisco, with local band Heavy Drags, 8:30 p.m., Turn of the Century Saloon, 117 N. Fourth St., Montrose, $15, tickets at Studio Ten Eleven Hair Designs, 1011 S. Townsend or Riddled Raven, 24 S. Grand Ave., and at the door, 201-1419, http://www.thestonefoxes.com.

Light Gives Heat Summer Bike-in Series, 7 p.m., 2507 Weslo Ave., music by singer/songwriter Tim Brown, refreshments, raffles, bike to the event, 734-552-3844.

Acoustic Fridays, featuring local singers/songwriters, 6-8 p.m., Palisade Brewery, 200 Peach Ave., Palisade, 464-1462.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa, Fruita, 858-0701.

Karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5449.

Karaoke, Fineline Production, 9 p.m., Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.

“Greetings from the Clothesline” art show opening, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., The Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, on display through August, 464-4819.

Opening reception for July exhibits, 6-8 p.m., The Creamery Arts Center, 165 W. Bridge St., sculptor Maya Nichols and painter Jill Lacy in the Peach Gallery, paintings by Col Scheele in the Churro Gallery, 872-4848.

“Hairspray,” Showtime Productions Inc. and Grand Valley Community Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 448 Main St., $17 adults, $15 students and seniors, snacks and concessions available, 361-0243. 

Movies Under the Stars, “Flicka,” rated PG, Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department, 16400 DS Road, Glade Park, concessions open 5:30 p.m., grill opens 6 p.m., entertainment by Chatfield County Kickers 7-8 p.m., volleyball, hay rides, dress warm, take chairs, 216-9116.

Family Flick and Food Fest, featuring “Despicable Me,” movie at dusk, Battlement Mesa Activity Center, Battlement Mesa, movie free; food vendors from 7-8:30 p.m., food tickets sold on site, take chairs, blankets and warm clothing, 285-1258.

Rumba lesson, beginning and intermediate, 7 p.m., dance party 8-10 p.m.,  La Puerta Dance Studio, 523 1/2 Main St., Suite A, 712-2552, http://www.lapuertadancestudio.com.

Teen Summer Fling Dance, 7-11 p.m., Club 12, inside G.J. Scores, 2445 F 3/8 Road, $10, 245-1115, http://www.grandjunctionscores.com.

Dancing to live music, for members and qualified guests, 7:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road, 242-4754.

Levis and Lace Square Dance Club, 7-8 p.m. Plus, 8-10 p.m., Mainstream, Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court, 434-6541, 523-0189.

Black Tie Ballroom dance lessons, with George and Marilyn Kelly, 8-9 p.m., Dance Works, 2893 North Ave., 261-9188.

Summer Block Party, 5-8 p.m., various retail centers throughout Delta, entertainment merchant special, themed activities, call for location information, 874-8616.

Garfield County Airshow, 1-10 p.m., Garfield County Regional Airport in Rifle, schedule at http://www.rifleairport.com.

Valley Cruise Night, for National Collector Car Appreciation Day, gather 6:30-7:30 p.m., Allen Unique Auto Museum, 2285 River Road, then cruise North Avenue, Seventh Street, downtown Main Street and Colorado Avenue, join the cruise or watch, 270-8428.

Linear Perspective, with Susan Metzger, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m., The Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, $15 per session, register, 464-4819.

“Folktales from Here to There,” puppet shows performed by Puppetree, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Montrose Library District, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, 249-9656, option 2.

My Pet Rock and the Type of Rocks, Friday Fruita Family Nights, 8 p.m., James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section, Camper Services Building, vehicle pass required for park entry, 858-9188.

Story time, 10:30 a.m., Collbran Branch Mesa County Libraries, 111 Main St., Collbran, 487-3545.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Ken Dravis, 7-10 p.m., Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd., on the patio, 241-8411.

Night Vision, Christian music festival, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Olathe Community Park, in Olathe, Worship Stage noon entertainment features The Museum, Josh Wilson, Nancy Alcorn, Mali Music, John Gray, Audience of One and Steve and Shawn; Main Stage 5 p.m., MercyMe, Superchick, Father Frank Pavone and Alveda King, Sanctus Real, Travis Greene and Chuck Day, free admission does not include parking, carnival, beverage or food, schedule at http://www.nightvisionphm.com.

Tim Brown, 6-8 p.m., The Rockslide Brew Pub, 401 Main St., 245-2111.

Jeff Fields, 6 p.m., Camp Robber, 1515 Ogden Road, Montrose, 240-1590.

Goodman Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The End Zone, 152 S. Mesa, Fruita, 858-0701.

Annie and Paul, 7 p.m., Horsefly Brew Co., 2320 E. Main St., Montrose, 249-6889.

Huey, Dewey and Louie, 9 p.m., Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5449.

Chuck Pyle, singer/songwriter, 8 p.m., KAFM Radio Room, 1310 Ute Ave., $15, 241-8801, ext. 223, kafmradio.org.

The Fences, 7 p.m., Hot Tomato Cafe, 124 N. Mulberry, Fruita, $5 suggested donation, 858-1117.

Quemando, Hear it Through the Grapevine Summer Concert Series, gates open 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Grande River Vineyards, 787 N. Elberta, Palisade, $18 in advance, $20 at the door, proceeds benefit Child and Migrant Services, tickets at Grande River Vineyards, Fisher’s Liquor Barn, Roper Music, take a chair, dinner available to purchase, soft drinks, water and wine by the glass or bottle, 464-5867, granderiverwines.com.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Lounge 743, DoubleTree Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive, ages 21 plus, 241-8888.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Bailey’s Lounge, Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd.,  241-8411.

Grand Junction Photographers Show, opening reception, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fusion Framing and Gallery, 565 25 Road, No. 105, fine art photography from local photographers, light refreshments served, 243-6712.

Artist reception with Deborah Robinson, 2-4 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

The Art of Dance and Choreography, Spontaneity and Improvisation, Second Saturdays, 6-8 p.m., The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., presented by dancer and choreographer Connie Monroe, dance performance and poetry reading, 243-7337, http://www.gjartcenter.org.

Ballet in Cinema, “Children of Paradise,” (The Ballet of the Paris Opera), live, 11:30 a.m., Carmike Cinema, 590 24 1/2 Road, 243-7118, http://www.balletincinema.com.

Dancing to live music, 7:30 p.m., for members and qualified guests, Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road, 242-4754.

DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m., The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa, Fruita, 858-0701.

Geometries: Performing Art Experiments by a Not So Mathematical Genius, 7:30 p.m., Blue Sage, 226 Grand Ave., Paonia, mime/monologue solo performance by Rick Wamer, $12 advance, $14 at the door, 527-7243, http://www.bluesage.org.

“Hairspray,” Showtime Productions Inc. and Grand Valley Community Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 448 Main St., $17 adults, $15 students and seniors, snacks and concessions available, 361-0243. 

“Bollix and Brown Super Show Spectacular,” Youth Theater Project, 11 a.m., outdoors, Grand Junction High School, 1400 N. Fifth St., near the auditorium, $5, 255-6757, http://www.CreativeAvenuesGJ.com.

Author book signing, “Threads West: An American Saga, Book One,” with Reid Lance Rosenthal, 2-4 p.m., Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.
Frontier Belles Horse Show, 8 a.m., Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, covered arena, 255-7100.

Garfield County Airshow, Color Guard 10:45 a.m. with performances throughout the day, Garfield County Regional Airport in Rifle, Aaron Tipton Red, White and Loud concert, 2:30 p.m., complete schedule at http://www.rifleairport.com.

Li’l Orange Hot Rod Promotions Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ed Bozarth Chevrolet, 2595 U.S. Highway 6&50, fundraiser for Mesa County Partners, 640-3295.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 655 Struthers Ave, in the parking lot, 245-3288.

Fruita Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Fruita Civic Center lawn, 325 E. Aspen Ave., entertainment and activities, produce, 858-3894.

My Pet Rock and the Type of Rocks, Hanging with the Family in the Canyon Program, 8 p.m., James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Island Acres, amphitheater, vehicle pass required for park entry, 858-9188.

Story time with Judy T., 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

Story time, 10:30 a.m., De Beque Branch Mesa County Libraries, 730 Minter Ave., De Beque, 283-8625, http://www.mcpld.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 10

Walt Smith and Friends, Vintage Jazz in the Vineyard, 4-6 p.m., Two Rivers Winery and Chateau, 2087 Broadway, seven musicians and Krystyn Hartman vocals. $20 per person, cash bar, 963-3136, 255-3136.

Happy Feet Rounds, ballroom, social dance, 5-7:30 p.m., Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court, 243-5858.

Line dancing lessons and open dancing, 1-3:30 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Drive, Delta, $10 drop in fee, 874-0923.
 
Palisade Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Palisade, live entertainment, arts, crafts, food and produce vendors, 464-5602.

APA Pool Leagues, Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.
Frontier Belles Horse Show, 8 a.m., Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, covered arena, 255-7100.

Sunday Pack-Up Fun Day: Topic Insects, Hanging with the Family in the Canyon Program, 10 a.m., James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Island Acres, amphitheater, vehicle pass required for park entry, 858-9188.

MONDAY, JULY 11

Open Mic, hosted by Tammy Russell, 7 p.m., Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5549.

Waltz lesson, beginning and intermediate class, 7 p.m., La Puerta Dance Studio, 523 1/2 Main St., Suite A, 712-2552, http://www.lapuertadancestudio.com.

Happy Feet Rounds, ballroom, social dance, phase 3-4 level, 7:30-10 p.m., Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court,  243-5858.

Apple Squares square dancing, 7-9 p.m., Appleton Christian Church, 2510 Interstate 70 Frontage Road, singles welcome, 242-5057.

Drop-in Life Drawing Sessions, with live model, 9 a.m.-noon., MGM Enterprises Inc., 136 S. Maple St., Fruita, $10 per session, 314-3199, http://www.mgmartstudio.com.

Men’s night, APA Pool Leagues and dart leagues, Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.

Music Theater Original Script Workshop, for ages 5 through 12th grade, 10 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday, July 11-28, Creative Avenues, 128 S. Fifth St., informal performance takes place during the last week, $35 production fee, 255-6757, http://www.creativeavenuesGJ.com.

Voyagers, story and craft for school age children, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, 249-9656, option 2.

Story time, 10 a.m., Orchard Mesa Branch Mesa County Libraries, 230 Lynwood St., 243-0181, http://www.mcpld.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 12

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

Karaoke, 7 p.m., Cactus Canyon, 3210 Interstate 70 Business Loop, Clifton, cash prizes for top vocalists, 434-0320.

Geeks Who Drink, Irish style pub trivia quiz, 7 p.m., Rockslide Brew Pub, 401 Main St., 245-2111, http://www.geekswhodrink.com.

Reading to Rover, 2-3 p.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, children sign up to read to a friendly dog, 249-9656, option 2.

Neighbors Read! family story time, 6:30 p.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 243-4442, http://www.mcpld.org.

Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 243-4442.

Story time, 10 a.m., Palisade Branch Mesa County Libraries, 711 Iowa Ave., Palisade, 464-7557.

Story time with Judy L., 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

Yo Vikings! reading program for ages 6 and older, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Montrose Regional Library District, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, seating limited, tickets available at 10 a.m. the day of the program, 249-9656, option 2.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Goodman Band, unplugged, 7-10 p.m., The Ale House, 2531 N. 12th St., 242-7253.

The Tippets, 7 p.m., Hot Tomato Cafe, 124 N. Mulberry, Fruita, 858-1117.

Phil Gibbs, from Austin, Tex., Camp Robber, 1515 Ogden Road, Montrose, 240-1590.

James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards, rock from Austin, Texas, doors open 8 p.m., show 9 p.m., Paradise Theatre, 215 Grand Ave., Paonia, $20 advance, $25 day of show, 527-6610.

Summer of Music, 6:30 p.m., Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, funkadelic, hip-hop, new grass, Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs, 945-2414.

Poetry Night, featuring poetry of Ilya Kaminsky, 6-8 p.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 243-4442.

Ballet in Cinema, “Children of Paradise,” (The Ballet of the Paris Opera), encore 7:30 p.m., Carmike Cinema, 590 24 1/2 Road; 243-7118, http://www.balletincinema.com.

East Coast Swing lessons, for ages 18-29, 8 p.m., La Puerta Dance Studio, 523 1/2 Main St., Suite A, 712-2552, http://www.lapuertadancestudio.com.

Free pool, all day, The End Zone Sports Pub, 152 S. Mesa, Fruita, 858-0701.

Free pool night, Palisade Livery Saloon, 215 Main St., Palisade, 464-5449.

Drop-in Life Drawing Sessions, with live model, 9 a.m.-noon, MGM Enterprises Inc., 136 S. Maple St., Fruita, $10 per session, 314-3199, http://www.mgmartstudio.com.

W.W.W. Wonderful, Wacky Wednesday, for ‘tweens ages 7-11, 2-4 p.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 243-4442, http://www.mcpld.org.

Garfield County Library story hour, 10:30 a.m., Garfield County Library New Castle branch, 402 Main St., New Castle, 984-2347.

Gems, story and craft hour for preschoolers, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, 249-9656, option 2.

Story time with Judy L., 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

THURSDAY, JULY 14

Paul Nystrom, guitar and gospel, 7 p.m., Chapel of the Cross Summer Music Series, Pioneer Town, 315 S.W. Third Ave., Cedaredge, admission by donation, 210-0471.

Centennial Band, 7 p.m., Sherwood Park, northeast corner of the park, 245-6771.

Thursday Night Concert Series featuring Pineapple Crackers, reggae, 7:30 p.m., Fruita Civic Center Pavilion, 325 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, free concert, 858-0360.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Bailey’s Lounge, Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd., 241-8411.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Rocky Mountain Pub, 539 Colorado Ave., 245-0995.

Open mic night, 10 p.m., Rockslide Brew Pub, 401 Main St., ages 21 plus, 245-2111.

Thursday Night Open Mic, 7 p.m., The Belly, 309 E. Main St., Montrose, 252-1488.

Rosie’s Fun Nite and Open Mic, share your talents in music, comedy or anything entertaining, 6 p.m., Red Rose Cafe, 235 Main St., Palisade,  464-7673.

“Hairspray,” Showtime Productions Inc. and Grand Valley Community Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 448 Main St., $17 adults, $15 students and seniors, snacks and concessions available, 361-0243.

Beyond Boundaries Dance Collective Summer Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Moss Performing Arts Center, Experimental Theatre, Mesa State College, 1231 N. 12th St., eclectic collection of dances in various contemporary styles, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, tickets at the door.

Author lecture and slideshow, “In Search of Dominguez and Escalante: Photographing the 1776 Spanish Expedition through the Southwest,” presented by Greg MacGregor and Siegfried Halus, 7 p.m., Museum of the West, 462 Ute Ave., 242-0971.

Country Two step group class, 7 p.m.; Argentine Tango Practica, 8-9 p.m., La Puerta Dance Studio, 523 1/2 Main St., Suite A, 712-2552, http://www.lapuertadancestudio.com.

Deltarado Days, in Delta, classic car show, Altrusa dinner and farmer/rancher luncheon, 874-8616, http://www.deltacolorado.org.

Opening celebration of the remodeled lounge, 5 p.m., Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., 241-1717.

American National Bank Downtown Farmer’s Market, 5-8:30 p.m., Main Street downtown, farmers, artisans, vendors, musicians, merchants and restaurants, weekly highlights in Wednesday’s Daily Sentinel, 245-9697.

Main in Motion, 6-8:30 p.m., Main Street in downtown Montrose, vendors, activities, music, entertainment, food, 249-2886.

APA Pool and dart leagues, Brass Rail, 476 28 Road, 241-8686.

Family Science Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., John McConnell Math and Science Center, 2660 Unaweep Ave., $5 per family, http://www.MathandScienceCenter.org, 254-1626.

Rhyme Time, story time for infants and toddlers, 10:30-11 a.m., Montrose Regional Library, 320 S. Second St., Montrose, 249-9656, option 2.

Story time, 10 a.m., Clifton Branch Mesa County Libraries, 590 32 Road, Suite 6F, Clifton, 434-6936.

Story time, 10 a.m., Fruita Branch Mesa County Libraries, 324 N. Coulson St., Fruita, 858-7703.

Infant and toddler story time, 10 a.m., Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 241-4726.

LOOKING FORWARD

Animal Creations with Kay Crane, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 15, The Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, $15, RSVP 464-4819.

Music on a Mission — Bringin’ it for Hospice, featuring Scooter Brown Band and guests, 6:45 p.m., July 15, Two Rivers Convention Center, $20, all proceeds will benefit Hospice, 877-434-8497, http://www.tickets.westerncolorado.com/order/new/258994.

Guy Stevens and Company, jazz flavored blues, 7 p.m. July 15, on the patio, DoubleTree Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive, 241-8888.

Susan Walton, 5:30 p.m. July 15, Remeington’s, 2500 Bridges Circle, Montrose, 252-1010.

Donny Morales and Friends, 9 p.m. July 15, Naggy McGee’s, 359 Colorado Ave., ages 21 and older, 424-5840.

Party with D.J. Mouch, July 15, Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., 241-1717.

Movies Under the Stars, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” rated PG, July 15, Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department, 16400 DS Road, Glade Park, concessions open 5:30 p.m., grill opens 6 p.m., entertainment 7-8 p.m., volleyball, hay rides, dress warm, take chairs, 216-9116.

Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fun Fest, 8-11 a.m. July 15, Canyon View Park, Gunnison Shelter, 730 24 Road, favorite PBS characters, games, create art projects, magic show, more than 30 community activity booths, 245-1818.

Eww! What’s That? Owl Pellet Dissection, Friday Fruita Family Nights, 8 p.m. July 15, James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section, Camper Services Building, vehicle pass required for park entry, 858-9188.

“Hairspray,” Showtime Productions Inc. and Grand Valley Community Theatre, continues July 15-16, Performing Arts Center, 448 Main St., $17 adults, $15 students and seniors, snacks and concessions available, 361-0243. 

Opening reception for exhibit of art quilts and fiber art pieces by The Art Quilt Association, 5-7 p.m. July 15, KAFM Radio Room, 1310 Ute Ave., exhibit on display through the end of August, 241-8801.

Beyond Boundaries Dance Collective Summer Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m. July 15-16, Moss Performing Arts Center, Experimental Theatre, Mesa State College, 1231 N. 12th St., eclectic collection of dances in various contemporary styles, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, tickets at the door.

Deltarado Days, continues July 15-17, in Delta, car show, street dances, beer garden, rodeo events, parade, barbecue, horseshoe tournament, kids carnival, entertainment, 874-8616.

Colorado Lavender Festival, featuring self-guided and guided lavender farm tours, July 15-17; Festival in the Park July 16, Palisade Memorial Park in Palisade, will have workshops, seminars, demonstrations, activities for children, live entertainment, music, food, vendors, guided farm tour tickets $49, seminar tickets $60, http://www.coloradolavender.org.

Eagles on Hwy , aka, Denis Reich, singer/songwriter, 2-4 p.m. July 16, Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave., 243-4442.

Accordion Show with Mike and Margie Aman, nationally known accordionists, 2 and 6:30 p.m. July 16, Lincoln Park Barn, $12, pre-purchase tickets at Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Administration office, 1340 Gunnison Ave., tickets also at the door, 254-3866.

Tim Brown, 6-8 p.m. July 16, The Rockslide Brew Pub, 401 Main St., 245-2111.

Rusty Strings, 6 p.m. July 16, Camp Robber, 1515 Ogden Road, Montrose, 240-1590.

Donny Morales and Friends, 7 p.m. July 16, The Hot Tomato, 124 N. Mulberry St., Fruita, $5 suggested donation, 858-1117.

Boxcar and Yengo, 7 p.m. July 16, Horsefly Brew Co., 2320 E. Main St., Montrose, 249-6889.

Marinade, from Salt Lake City, doors open 8 p.m., show 9 p.m., July 16, Mesa Theater and Club, 538 Main St., ages 21 and older, 241-1717.

Help Japan Charity Concert, presented by Meant For Movement, featuring Colorado bands Mirai Daiko, Dreams are for Rookies, Zolophyt and the Destroyers and Show Cage, gates open 3 p.m., show 4-9 p.m. July 16, Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 655 Struthers Ave., $12 adults, $10 students, younger than 10 free, proceeds benefit Peace Boat, a nonprofit organization based in Japan, tickets at Triple Play Records, 314-4608.

Batik Methods with Vera Mulder, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 16, The Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, $15, RSVP 464-4819.

Grand Junction Photographer’s Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 16, Fusion Framing and Gallery, 565 25 Road, Suite 105, 243-6712.

Sound Celebration, Grand Mesa Chorus Sweet Adelines, featuring Skyline Chorus from Denver, and other guests, 7 p.m. July 16, Moss Performing Arts Center, Robinson Theatre, Mesa State College, 1231 N. 12th St., $14 adults, $12 seniors and students, ages 6 and younger free, proceeds go to the Young Singers Foundation, tickets at City Market stores, from any Chorus member and at the door, reserve tickets 245-1837.

Stray Grass, Hear it Through the Grapevine Summer Concert Series, gates open 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., July 16, Grande River Vineyards, 787 N. Elberta, Palisade, $15 advance, $20 at the door, proceeds benefit Roice-Hurst Humane Society, take a lawn chair, dinner available to purchase, wine by the bottle or glass, soft drinks and water, 464-5867.

Ticket give-away for the Los Lonely Boys concert, Colorado Riverfront Concert Series concert, give-away is 8 a.m. July 16, Gene Taylor’s in Grand Junction and Over the Edge Sports in Fruita, limit four tickets per person; concert is Aug. 4, James M. Robb, Colorado River State Park Fruita Section, 683-4333, http://www.riverfrontproject.org/concerts.html.

Fest of the Sage Stage, noon to midnight, July 16, Blue Sage Center for the Arts, 226 Grand Ave., Paonia, open stage to share your talent, vendors, barbecue, cash bar, jam session, free for performers, $7 advance, $8 at the door, ages younger than 10 are free with accompanying adult, 527-7243, http://www.bluesage.org.

Ranger Talk, Hanging with the Family in the Canyon Program, 8 p.m., James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Island Acres, amphitheater, vehicle pass required for park entry, 858-9188.

4-H Horse Show, 8 a.m. July 16-17, Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, covered arena, 255-7100.

“The Barber of Seville,” High Desert Opera production, 7 p.m. July 16 and July 23, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St., $39, $29, $19, $4 discount for seniors/youth, bargain tickets $10, tickets at Roper Music, highdesertopera.org; informational lecture 5:30 p.m., before each performance, $10, 523-9605.

Sunday Pack-Up Fun Day: Topic Tracks, Hanging with the Family in the Canyon Program, 10 a.m., James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Island Acres, amphitheater, vehicle pass required for park entry, 858-9188.

Metamoocil Mountain Boys, guitar, bass and vocals, Americana and roots music, 2 p.m. July 17, Chapel of the Cross Summer Music Series, Pioneer Town, 315 S.W. Third Ave., Cedaredge, admission by donation, 210-0471.

The Kid Fiddlers, 11 a.m. July 18, The Atrium of Grand Valley, 3260 N. 12th St., dinner follows at 12:30 p.m., space limited, RSVP 256-0006.

Bryan Savage, saxophonist/flutist, Jazz Among the Grapevines, 7 p.m. July 19, Two Rivers Winery and Chateau, 2087 Broadway, take a lawn chair and picnic, wine available by the glass or bottle, 255-1471.

Otis Taylor, Colorado Riverfront Concert Series concert, gates open 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. July 20, James M. Robb, Colorado River State Park Fruita Section, ticket required, all tickets have been given away, 683-4333, http://www.riverfrontproject.org/concerts.html.

124th annual Mesa County Fair, The Best Five Days of Summer, July 19-23, Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, daily admission $5 adults, $1 children/seniors, $1 off coupons can be downloaded from http://www.mesacountyfair.com, 256-1528.

Willie Tea Taylor, 7 p.m. July 20, The Hot Tomato, 124 N. Mulberry St., Fruita, donations requested, 858-1117.

Girl’s Night Out — Watercolor Techniques with Nancy Lewis, 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 21, The Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, $15, RSVP 464-4819.

Ellen Stapenhorst, guitar, fiddle, folk music, 7 p.m. July 21, Chapel of the Cross Summer Music Series, Pioneer Town, 315 S.W. Third Ave., Cedaredge, admission by donation, 210-0471.